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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.54, 25,994.40 and 4,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.54, 25,994.40 and 4,848.54 is: 7,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.54 : 25,994.40 = 4,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.54/25,994.40 = 4,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.54x = 25,994.40 × 4,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.54x = 126,034,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,034,888.18/17,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.25

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